Baofeng UV-5R Dual Band Radio

UPDATED: 2026-04-06

Technical Specifications

Type
Ham (Part )
Power Output
5W High / 1W Low
Channels
128
Battery
Li-ion 1800mAh
Charging
Drop-in
USB-C Upgrade
USB-C charging battery (Amazon)
Antenna Connector
SMA-F

Features

  • Repeater Capable
  • Chirp Compatible

CHIRP Programming

CHIRP is a free, open-source tool for programming radios from a computer. It supports hundreds of radio models and lets you manage channels, power levels, tones, and other settings.

Select in CHIRP
BaofengUV-5R
Programming Cable
USB programming cable (Kenwood K1)

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Supported Frequencies

BandModeRange (MHz)Modulation
VHFTX/RX144-148FM
UHFTX/RX420-450FM
FM BroadcastRX65-108FM

Regulatory Information

FCC ID: 2AJGM-UV5R